Dale D. Rogers

Dale Daniel Rogers (14 October 1982-21 May 2006) was a Corporal in the US Marine Corps during the Iraq War who received a Silver Star for his brave actions which led to his death during Operation Quebec in 2006.

Biography
Dale Daniel Rogers was born on 14 October 1982 in Coral Gables, Florida, and he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 2001 following the 9/11 attacks. Rogers left the University of Miami to join the Marines, and he was deployed to Iraq, where he saw action with the 13th Marine Regiment. In 2006, he fought in Operation Quebec in Sinjar, and he was the last surviving member of his squad after insurgent attacks killed most of his friends. Rogers was forced to make a last stand on a balcony in the town with just his M4 carbine, and he was able to kill at least five terrorists from the position until one with an RPG fired a shell at his position, killing him and defeating the Americans. He was awarded both the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his actions.